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  • Vodafone-TPG Telecom Multi-Billion Merger Set To Take On Telstra, Optus In Australia
    TPG Telecom
    Telecommunication companies Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom announced its merger plans to create a broadband internet provider touted to take on rivals, Telstra and Optus, as Australia sets its sight in establishing a much faster mobile network framework – the 5G technology, in the country.
  • US Justice Sides With Asian-Americans Suing Harvard Over Controversial Admissions Policy
    Harvard University
    In what appears to be a major boost for Asian Americans suing Harvard University for its affirmative action admissions policy, the Trump government, via the US Justice Department signalled its support on Thursday saying the academy’s policy does discriminate applicants of different races in favor of whites.
  • Tesla On Fire With Allegations From Two Ex-Employees
    Tesla
    Tesla Inc. can’t seem to catch a break as the electric vehicle manufacturer faces a fresh set of allegations coming from two of its former employees. One report accounts to the purported manufacturing malpractices of the EV maker, while the other accuses Tesla of spying on its workers.
  • China Offers Aid In Setting Up Military Base In Afghanistan
    Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects troops
    China is offering military aid to Afghanistan in line of the country’s initiative to further boost its counterterrorism efforts. Reports indicate Beijing giving the go-signal to start setting up its first military base in the northern region of Afghanistan which could house close to a thousand Chinese troops.
  • Starbucks, Nestle Teams Up In A $7 Billion Coffee Deal
    Starbucks logo
    Nestle and Starbucks announced on Tuesday the completion of a USD$7 billion coffee deal which gives the Swiss food juggernaut the rights to market the US coffee maker’s packaged goods outside of its cafes to the whole world.
  • Trump’s New Economic Sanctions Set To ‘Cripple’ Iran; UN Top Court Out Of Jurisdiction
    A gas flare on an oil production platform and Iranian flag
    Iran is now gripping at the edge of its seat as the US, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, continues to castigate the Islamic Republic with renewed sanctions set to restrict the country’s economic growth. Meanwhile, the White House fires on Tehran after the latter files formal complaint to a UN high court following the reimposition of the economic sanctions.
  • US Reinforces Presence In Korean Peninsula Amidst Failed Talks With North Korea
    U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands
    Washington is now toughening its stance while reinforcing its military presence in the Korean Peninsula as it continues to move forward on the seemingly failing nuclear weapons talk with North Korea.
  • Pope Francis Not Considering Option To Resign Amidst Accusations
    Pope Francis
    Amidst the mounting accusations from a former Vatican envoy about the pontiff’s alleged cover up on the sexual misdemeanors of an ex-bishop, Pope Francis remains steadfast and has no plans to resign from his post, an Italian news agency cited “close associates” of the pope.
  • Beijing Cites ‘Strong Ideological Prejudice’ Over Australia’s Move To Ban Huawei
    Huawei logo
    The Xi Jinping government scaled up its criticism on Australia’s decision to ban China’s telecommunications mammoth, Huawei, as the company bids for 5G mobile phone network contracts in the land down under. In a statement, Beijing accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of upholding “double standards” which discriminates Chinese companies.
  • Fast-Food Chain Giant Yum China Rejects $17 Billion Buyout Offer
    KFC Yum China
    Fast-food chain operator Yum China says no deal on a $17 billion buyout offer from an investment consortium headed by Hong Kong-based investment firm Hillhouse Capital Group, a person with knowledge on the issue said.
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